1997 Yamaha TDM850 0.8L Petrol · JAN 210W

The Yamaha TDM850 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 30 May 2025 at 22,248 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the four available tests from 2022 to 2025, the machine cleared every examination without a single advisory or failure, indicating consistent mechanical condition over the period reviewed. The recorded mileage shows exceptionally light use for a 1997 machine. From the 7 March 2022 test at 21,341 miles to the 30 May 2025 test at 22,248 miles, the bike covered only 907 miles across just over three years, averaging under 300 miles annually. The longest gap between tests ran from 1 June 2024 at 22,127 miles to the 2025 renewal, a 12-month interval adding a mere 121 miles. Such low accumulation and clean history give no indication of neglected consumables or deferred repairs in the official record. A buyer should still physically verify components the MOT does not deeply probe on a motorcycle of this age. The TDM850's twin-cylinder layout and 29-year-old cycle parts warrant close inspection of suspension bushes, fork seals, and rear shock damping for weepage or degradation from prolonged standing. Brake calipers and discs should be checked for corrosion or binding after low-use storage, and the steel exhaust and frame joints examined for structural rust. Though the test history is unblemished, the sparse annual mileage implies the machine may have spent extended periods idle. Confirm the cooling system, fuel lines, and tyre sidewalls have not suffered from age-related perishing unseen by the tester, and validate the odometer against service stamps before purchase.